I had brain damage.
She assumed I would not be able to learn.
A midwife told Mum she should join a mum's group.... because, it would make the other mothers feel good. (Because their kid didn't have brain damage, maybe?)
There have been a lot of comments, like that. As strong as we try to be, and as clever as I am, those comments leave little scars of memory. They stick with us.
Well, yesterday, I finished my first year of mainstream school!
I love school!
I’m so glad Mum ignored that person, who told her I would never be able to go to mainstream school.
Thanks to all my new friends and my teachers.
I have had such a great time.
I woke up at 4am, excited for my last day of Kindergarten and, I didn't want to leave, that afternoon.
I will miss my friends and I will miss learning.
I am excited to go to Year One, next year!
Never give up.
Never let the words of the doubters be louder than your beliefs.
Shine.
Read about my first day of Kindy here.
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